Here’s a thought…
“The competition between Nature and the economy is deep and broad.
In the short term, the economy usually wins. In the long term …?”
BILL APPEL
TED Speaker Katrina Spade at Emmanuel Parish Hall
Tuesday, August 29 at 6:30 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from Gretchen Krampf for Orcasong -- What if our bodies could help grow new life after we die, instead of being embalmed and buried or
Business Spotlight: Could More Bikes on Orcas Mean Fewer Cars?
-- by Susan McBain -- Dan Christopherson at Wildlife Cycles in Eastsound Biking is big in the San Juans. And the number of bikers is going to keep growing, especially in the summer,
The People Are Heard: Immigration Initiative Public Comment
-- by Margie Doyle -- County citizens demonstrate their support for the Immigration Initiative at County Council chambers on Tuesday, Aug. 15 On Tuesday, Aug. 15, some three dozen islanders, organized by the
Letter to the Editor: Help Needed for Orcas Neighbor
-- from Kurt Thorson -- Kurt Thorson, renowned photographer, now seeking help for treatment of ALS Dear Friends and Neighbors, In early 2016 I received a diagnosis of ALS. Subsequent tests revealed overlapping
Celebrate Patos Lighthouse’s 124th Birthday
-- from Edrie Vinson -- Visit the lighthouse on Patos Island on Aug. 27. Photo by Tom Reeve The Keepers of the Patos Light invite you to join them in celebrating the 124th
Clean Boating Program Wins $2.5M Federal Grant
-- from Samantha Larson for Washington Sea Grant -- Boater sewage is a source of pollution into Washington State waters that can contaminate shellfish beds or spread waterborne diseases at popular swimming beaches. To keep this
Final Pod Nod of the Summer at The Whale Museum is on August 25
-- from Tracie Merrill for The Whale Museum -- The final Pod Nod overnight marine adventure at The Whale Museum is on Friday, August 25! These popular “pajama party” sleepovers are geared for children ages 6
Library Fair Chalks Up Another Outstanding Event
-- by Olivia Smith -- [metaslider id=54486] On Saturday, August 12, the Friends of the Orcas Island Library hosted the annual library fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Though the day began as overcast
State Seeks Comment on Outdoor Recreation Plan
-- from Washington Recreation and Conservation Office -- The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Funding Board wants to know what you think the priorities should be for outdoor recreation. The board has a draft statewide
Public Facilities Funds Awarded Throughout County
Orcas Island public facilities for improving trails, repairing the Skate Park, installing parking at Deer Harbor and establishing a visitor experience at Orcas Landing, won significant funding from the county's sales and use tax awards
Guest Opinion: What Does State Budget Mean for Orcas Schools?
-- from Orcas Island School District Business Office -- You have probably heard statements coming out of Olympia saying that the WA State Legislature has created a budget that addresses the State Supreme Court’s mandate
Change Your Life with a New, High-wage Career!
Deadline Aug. 21, 2017 -- from the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) will provide FREE training in Construction Tech at the Northwest Career &
Remembering a Man of Many Passions
-- from Hilary Canty -- Looking around Orcas this summer, it is hard not to feel the presence of Bob Henigson. A man of many passions, Bob’s legacy is evident in so many of the
Guest Opinion | Women Under-represented on Planning Commission
-- from The SJI Women's Group -- To the San Juan County Council: The San Juan County (SJC) Planning Commission is comprised of nine men even though the majority of our county’s population is female.
2036 Comprehensive Plan Update Documents Available for Review
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The preliminary drafts of the Housing Needs Assessment and the Capital Facilities and Utilities Inventories for the 2036 Comprehensive Plan update have been released for preliminary review. These
